Written questions

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Lords · Question HL3078 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 16 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the support available to the families of those appealing their convictions through the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and what plans they have to support such families.

Answer

Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, 16 Dec 2024

The Criminal Cases Review Commission will provide updates on applications to family members where the applicant has given authority for that information to be shared.Support for those who have suffered a miscarriage of justice is provided through the Misc...